# SDR AU980085

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 23, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5523)
- Part: Bracket
- Part number: 4042010
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Elev Tab Hinge
- Component: Piper, 4042009
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980085

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM TAB HINGE BRACKETS PNO 4042-010, PNO 4042-009 AND PNO 4042-008 CRACKED.

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